Kawasaki KLX230 vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Price starts at Rs. 3.63 Lakh which is Rs. 33,900 costlier than base model of Kawasaki KLX230 priced at Rs. 3.30 Lakh. In technical specifications, Kawasaki KLX230 is powered by 233 cc engine , while Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is powered by 648 cc engine. Kawasaki KLX230 is available in 2 different colours while Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 comes with 7 colours. The Comparison Kawasaki KLX230 vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

KLX230 vs Super Meteor 650

Key Highlights KLX230 STDSuper Meteor 650 Astral
Engine Type Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine Parallel twin, 4 stroke, SOHC, Air-Oil Cooled
Max Power 18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm 47 PS @ 7250 rpm

KLX230 vs Super Meteor 650 Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki KLX230 STDRoyal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Astral
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Brand Name Kawasaki Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.30 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 3.63 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine Parallel twin, 4 stroke, SOHC, Air-Oil Cooled
Max Power 18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm 47 PS @ 7250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki KLX230 Colors
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Push Button Start
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 9,035 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 9,963 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 14,239 KLX230 Insurance Rs. 21,730 Super Meteor 650 Insurance
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Engine Type
Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine
Parallel twin, 4 stroke, SOHC, Air-Oil Cooled
Engine Displacement
233 cc
648 cc
Max Power
18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm
47 PS @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque
18.3 Nm @ 6400 rpm
52.3 Nm @ 5650 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6
Bore
67 mm
78 mm
Stroke
66 mm
67.8 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
2
...
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
...
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
9.5 : 1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
...
25 kmpl
Top Speed
...
160 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-2.75-21 Rear :-4.10-18
Front :-100/90 - 19 Rear :-150/80 - 16
Peak Power
18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm
47 PS @ 7250 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Seat height
880 mm
740 mm
Length*Width*Height
2090*845*1150 mm3
2260*890*1155 mm3
Wheelbase
1370 mm
1500 mm
Length
2090 mm
2260 mm
Ground Clearance
265 mm
135 mm
Height
1150 mm
1155 mm
Width
845 mm
890 mm
Fuel Capacity
7.6 Liters
15.7 Liters
Kerb Weight
139 Kg
241 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
880 mm
740 mm
Front Brake Diameter
265 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
300 mm

Additional Features
GPS
Air Cleaner - Paper element, CO2 Emissions - 99 g/km, Noise Emissions - 76.3 dB(A)
Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Perimeter, High Tensile Steel
Steel Tubular Spine Frame
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Dirt Bikes
Cruiser Bikes, Roadster Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Push Button Start
Seat Type
Single
Split
Display
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Mobile Application
...
Tachometer
...
Digital
Tripmeter
...
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Techometer
...
Digital
Passenger Footrest
...
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Switchable ABS
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kawasaki KLX230
  • Long travel suspension and superb ground clearance makes it quite capable offroad
  • Switchable ABS at the rear enhances the offroad capabilities of the bike
  • Look and styling makes the bike look like a proper offroader
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
  • Premium look and feel
  • top-notch fit and finish
  • muscular design
  • dependable highway cruiser
  • comfortable seating for long rides
  • tubeless alloy wheels
Kawasaki KLX230
  • The pricing is a bit too high compared to competitors
  • The console is rather plain and doesn't offer many features
  • Misses out on tubeless spoke wheels
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
  • Ground clearance is on the lower side
  • rear shocks are a little taut
  • a bit expensive
  • not-so-accessible USB charging port.
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Kawasaki KLX230 Vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki KLX230 vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650?
The Kawasaki KLX230 is cheaper than Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 by Rs. 33,900.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki KLX230 vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650?
For the STD version, 233 cc Petrol engine of KLX230 produces 18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 18.3 Nm @ 6400 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Astral version, 648 cc Petrol engine of Super Meteor 650 produces 47 PS @ 7250 rpm of power and 52.3 Nm @ 5650 rpm of torque

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